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Life Inside The Loop

Hall of Fame Classic +Social Venture Studio + Downtown news - Downtown Council of Kansas City

College basketball Hall of Fame Classic returns to Downtown KC The eyes of U.S. collegiate basketball are on Downtown Kansas City, as National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame festivities unfold now through Tuesday. The Hall of Fame inducted eight players and coaches - including Kansas Jayhawk Paul Pierce - during ceremonies on Sunday AND is [...]

Golden Ghetto Ruckus Sunday

Domestic disturbance suspect taken into custody

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A domestic disturbance suspect in Shawnee, Kansas, was taken into custody early Sunday morning, ending unrest that started more than five hours earlier. Shawnee police say they responded to the area of 52nd St. and Woodland Drive at around 8 p.m. Saturday to look into a domestic disturbance with gunshots fired.

Another Look At A Local Tradition

The story behind the best-selling popcorn tin of all time, from KC's own Topsy's

The history of the popcorn tin, as told by Topsy's president Bob Ramm.

Panties In Peril

Nearly half of Victoria's Secret's holiday products have been stuck at ports or in transit

Victoria's Secret says that nearly 50% of its holiday merchandise is stuck in transit as Black Friday quickly approaches and gift shopping speeds up.

Next Election Sneak Peek

Biden is telling allies he'll run in 2024 but one Democratic donor said many are just 'praying that Trump runs,' report says

President Joe Biden says he's running for reelection in 2024 despite his sinking approval ratings. One Democratic donor told The Washington Post he thinks any Democrat could beat Donald Trump. Trump has not officially announced a 2024 campaign but has teased it multiple times.

Mayo Pete Shares Hot Take

Buttigieg reacts to Rittenhouse not-guilty verdict: 'There's just a lot to be upset about'

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Sunday that there's "a lot to be upset about" following the not-guilty verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Buttigieg was asked by NBC News anchor Chuck Todd to weigh in on the case, which concluded Friday after a jury acquitted Rittenhouse in the fatal shooting of two men during a riot last year in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Pandemic Outrage Spikes

Covid: Fresh protests in Europe against new restrictions

In Croatia, thousands marched in the capital Zagreb to show their anger at mandatory vaccinations for public sector workers, while in Italy, a few thousand protesters gathered at the ancient Circus Maximus chariot-racing ground to oppose "Green Pass" certificates required at workplaces, venues and on public transport.

Republicans: This Bud's For You

New GOP weed approach: Feds must 'get out of the way'

Stronger Republican involvement could hasten a snowball effect on Capitol Hill, where Democrats lead the charge on decriminalization but lack results. It could also chip away at Democrats' ability to use cannabis legalization to excite progressives and younger voters as the midterms approach.

Diva Sparks Tech Change

Adele got Spotify to remove the shuffle button from album pages | Engadget

Artists have a lot of clout at streaming music services, but Adele might have more power than most. BBC News reports Spotify has removed the shuffle button from all album pages after Adele pressed the company to make the change in sync with the launch of 30.

Kansas City Next Serving

Enzo Bistro and Wine Bar, from the team behind Ragazza, will open next spring in Kansas City's City Market

Kansas City is getting a new taste of the Mediterranean. Ragazza owner Laura Norris and her brother, Grant Norris, co-manager of the Midtown Italian restaurant and wine bar, plan to open Enzo Bistro and Wine Bar next spring in City Market at Fifth and Walnut streets.

Local Biz Resurrection

Vibrant new businesses spring up on Gregory and Oak

At sunset on a typical weekday evening on Gregory Boulevard, the owner of Governor Stumpy's, Kevin Ryan, stands outside chatting and laughing with regulars. A warm glow through the windows of Geo's Cheese reveals a small gathering of men, drinks in hand, as owner Spencer Woodard offers a chunk of aged white cheddar to a young customer.

Katie's Forecast

Sunny, blustery Sunday for Chiefs at Arrowhead

Hide Transcript Show Transcript COWBOYS. BIG GAME IN THE NFL IN KANSAS CITY. KAE:TI LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SIGHTS, SOUNDS AND SMESLL OF A HOME GAME WITH BARBECUE DURING TAILGATING. 54 DEGREES IN THE AFTERNOON, RIGHT ABOUT THE TIME FOR KICKOFF. IT WILL HAVE BECOME BLUSTERY. NORTHWEST WINDS UP TO 25 MILES-PER-HOUR.

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